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Properly straining a cocktail
Believer it or not, depending on the cocktail, there is a correct way and very wrong way to strain a drink. Regarding if the cocktail is...

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Mar 12, 20242 min read
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Cocktail Glassware
A great start in showing that you know a thing or two behind the bar is to use the correct barware for your cocktail. There are many...

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Mar 8, 20247 min read
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The newest fad in cocktails - salt. Why?
Adding a saline solution to cocktails can enhance the overall taste and balance of the drink....

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Mar 1, 20242 min read
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What is the difference between a liqueur, a cordial, and a syrup?
The terms liqueur, cordial, and syrup can sometimes be used interchangeably and are often used in the context of flavored and sweetened...

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Feb 28, 20244 min read
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What is the difference between liquor and liqueur?
The main difference between liquor and liqueur lies in their production process and ingredients. Liquor, also known as spirits, refers to...

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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Garnishes
A garnish dresses up even the most boring drinks making it more appealing... Traditional cocktail and martini garnishes add an aesthetic...

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Feb 28, 20244 min read
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What the heck is a fortified wine and why should you care?
You hear the term but are you really sure what it is? Because among other things, it is the base for Ports, Sherrys, Madeira, and...

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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Vermouth and its various flavors
What is vermouth? Vermouth is a fortified wine that is aromatized with a blend of botanicals, including herbs, spices, flowers, and...

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Feb 27, 20243 min read
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What are the various types of aperitifs and their flavor profile?
These are just a few examples of aperitifs, each with its own unique flavors and characteristics. Aperitifs are typically enjoyed before...

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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Layering your cocktail like a pro
Floating liquid ingredients on top of one another is easy to do if you know why it works and with practice and a few tips to get you started

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Feb 27, 20246 min read
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What is the history of the Manhattan cocktail?
The Manhattan is one of my go to cocktails and one of the earliest that I learned to master..... The Manhattan cocktail is a classic...

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Feb 25, 20242 min read
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What are bitters?
Bitters are concentrated alcoholic tinctures made from a combination of herbs, spices, roots, fruits, and other botanical ingredients....

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Feb 25, 20241 min read
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What's the difference between and a shot and a shooter?
Come on, I'm not the only one who wanted to know this..... The terms "shot" and "shooter" are often used interchangeably, but there is a...

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Feb 25, 20241 min read
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Cocktail Syrups
Here' s how to elevate your cocktails with easy to make homemade syrups...

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Feb 20, 202410 min read
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